GP Police Lodge Shoplifter for Theft, Trespassing, and Meth Possession
A Walmart shoplifter was apprehended by Grants Pass Police and lodged for charges including theft and methamphetamine possession.
Dispatch was notified Tuesday by loss prevention at the 135 NE Terry lane store that a man in black clothing had taken a pair of boots and some clothing and put them in his backpack. He was then seen around 11:54 a.m. running to the nearby Arby's.
The suspect proceeded towards Fred Meyer and reportedly didn't use force when taking the merchandise, despite previous aggressive behavior with staff. Officers were able to locate the suspect, identified as Logan Diaz, in the Fred Meyer parking lot.
He was taken into custody for the theft totaling almost $127. He also admitted to the theft and to stealing additional items. The merchandise was returned to Walmart, and Diaz was lodged for Second Degree Theft and First Degree Trespass.
A search of his backpack revealed a needle and tooters, one of which field tested positive for meth. During the intake process at the jail, officers identified something Diaz was attempting to hide in his mouth as a small rinse bag.
It also tested positive for the presence of meth, so an additional charge of Meth Possession was added. According to jail logs, the charges have not been filed against Diaz by the District Attorney.
Posted on 7/29/26 11:11AM by Alex Bauer
